Employment
Occupation of employment
About this topic
Occupation of employment classifies employed residents by the kind of work they do in their main job. It describes the roles, skills, and tasks people perform rather than the industry they work in.
This topic is useful for understanding the skill profile and socio-economic characteristics of the resident workforce. It is best interpreted with qualifications, individual income, and industry sector of employment.
Interpretation notes
- Occupation classifies the kind of work done in a person's main job, not the employer's industry.
- It applies to employed people aged 15 years and over, so it should be read with employment status when assessing labour market conditions.
Key insight
In 2021, Machinery Operators And Drivers was the most common occupation group among employed residents in Oxley Park, accounting for 17.1% (280 people). This share was higher than Penrith (C) (11.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Professionals, which increased by 96 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Occupation of employment
Oxley Park - Employed persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises occupation of employment for Oxley Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Penrith (C) and change since 2016.
Occupation of employment snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oxley Park, with comparison markers for Penrith (C).
Total Occupation Managers
2021 count
142
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
142
8.7%
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
2021 count
248
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
248
15.1%
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
2021 count
156
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
156
9.5%
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
2021 count
204
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
204
12.4%
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
2021 count
261
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
261
15.9%
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
2021 count
130
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
130
7.9%
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
2021 count
280
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
280
17.1%
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
2021 count
175
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
175
10.7%
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
2021 count
32
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
32
2.0%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Occupation of employment change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Total Occupation Managers
+53
+1.9pp
Total Occupation Professionals
+96
+3.5pp
Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers
-6
-2.8pp
Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers
+39
-0.1pp
Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers
+43
-0.7pp
Total Occupation Sales Workers
-1
-2.1pp
Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers
+73
+1.4pp
Total Occupation Labourers
+12
-1.7pp
Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated
+1
-0.4pp
Data table
Occupation of employment for Oxley Park. Occupation of employment. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Penrith (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | % | Penrith (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Total Occupation Managers | 142 | 8.7% | 11.3% | 89 | 6.8% | 10.1% | +53 | +1.9pp |
| Total Occupation Professionals | 248 | 15.1% | 17.0% | 152 | 11.6% | 14.8% | +96 | +3.5pp |
| Total Occupation Technicians And Trades Workers | 156 | 9.5% | 13.9% | 162 | 12.3% | 14.8% | -6 | -2.8pp |
| Total Occupation Community And Personal Service Workers | 204 | 12.4% | 11.0% | 165 | 12.5% | 10.5% | +39 | -0.1pp |
| Total Occupation Clerical And Administrative Workers | 261 | 15.9% | 16.3% | 218 | 16.6% | 17.8% | +43 | -0.7pp |
| Total Occupation Sales Workers | 130 | 7.9% | 8.3% | 131 | 10.0% | 9.6% | -1 | -2.1pp |
| Total Occupation Machinery Operators And Drivers | 280 | 17.1% | 11.1% | 207 | 15.7% | 10.8% | +73 | +1.4pp |
| Total Occupation Labourers | 175 | 10.7% | 9.1% | 163 | 12.4% | 9.7% | +12 | -1.7pp |
| Total Occupation Inadequately Described Not Stated | 32 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 31 | 2.4% | 1.9% | +1 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,641 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,316 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +325 | 0.0pp |